A fire broke out overnight in a villa in Eunpyeong District, Seoul, resulting in the tragic deaths of two elementary school students.
According to Yonhap News, the fire occurred at 10:57 p.m. on July 8 in a three-story villa with one basement level located in Galhyeon-dong, Eunpyeong District. Two elementary school students, a boy and a girl, were found inside the burning unit and were transported to a hospital, but unfortunately, they did not survive. The two are believed to be siblings, and it has been reported that other family members were not home at the time of the incident.
Two other residents of the building received treatment for smoke inhalation, while nine additional residents managed to evacuate on their own. Neighbors reported being startled by the fire, which erupted late at night in a residential area.
Fire authorities responded to reports from nearby residents who heard an explosion followed by flames. A total of 82 firefighters and 23 vehicles were deployed to the scene, and the fire was completely extinguished by 11:47 p.m., approximately 50 minutes after it started.
Fire officials are currently investigating the exact cause of the fire and assessing the extent of the damage.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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